SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.SENIOR GROUND SOFTWARE ENGINEERAs aSenior Ground Software Engineerbased at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, CA, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for our various Space Systems missions, and for providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:• Develop and evolve web-based software architecture for spacecraft operations• Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs• Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System• Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages• Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolutionYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline5+ years of relevant work experience developing software5+ years of relevant work experience developing in PythonExperience architecting web-based software applications THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Full-stack software development experience, including:? Backend – Python and/or Golang? Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React)? Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalentExperience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent)Experience with micro-service architecturesExperience leading complete system development efforts with a teamAbility to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented softwareExperience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operationsFamiliarity with database design and implementationExperience using Git or other version control systemsExperience with SQLExperience with ticketing systems like Jira, etc.Experience with Kubernetes orchestrationExperience with Oauth authentication flowsExperience in full-stack and/or web development (NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, or equivalent)Experience in the aerospace industry Experiencein CCSDS recommended standards, including Space Packet Protocol and COP-1ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusRegularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writingMust be physically able to commute to buildings Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
